The ACT Government has a number of initiatives which provide financial assistance to individuals and groups for activities that improve the status of ACT women.
Grant Recipients
ACT Women's Grants
ACT Return to Work Grants
ACT Government Audrey Fagan Churchill Fellowship
Audrey Fagan Young Women's Enrichment Grants
Information on other ACT Government Grants 
Applications are closed.
List of 2012-2013 ACT Women's Grant Recipients [HTML] [PDF 74KB] [Word 46KB]
List of 2011-2012 ACT Women's Grant Recipients [HTLM] [PDF 108KB] [Word 47KB]
List of 2010-2011 ACT Women's Grant Recipients [PDF 19KB] [RTF 54KB]
List of 2009-2010 ACT Women's Grant Recipients [PDF 13KB] [RTF 33KB]
The ACT Women’s Grants Program is an ACT Government initiative which aims to advance the objectives and priorities of the ACT Women’s Plan 2010-2015 to improve the status and lives of women and girls in the ACT.
The ACT Women’s Plan 2010-15 is a strategic framework to assist the ACT Government work with the community to improve the status and lives of women and girls in the ACT.
For further information or assistance please contact the ACT Office for Women.
Email: women@act.gov.au or
Phone: 02 6205 0515 or 02 6207 2552
Applications are open.
Guidelines [PDF 122KB] [RTF 301KB]
Application Form [PDF 307KB] [Word 124KB]
Income Means Test [HTML] [PDF 90KB] [Word 46KB]
The ACT Women's Return to Work Grants Program is an ACT Government initiative providing women returning to the paid workforce with financial assistance, information and resources to assist them to reach this goal.
Individual grants of up to $1,000 are available to women who have been absent from the workforce for more than 12 months due to caring responsibilities, and who meet the program criteria.
About the Program [PDF 97KB] [RTF 177KB]
Return to Employment Plan [PDF 95KB] [RTF 196KB]
Need more information?
Contact Women's Information and Referral Centre.
Email: wirc@act.gov.au or
Phone: 02 6205 2885
Applications have closed.
The ACT Audrey Fagan Churchill Fellowship has been established to honour the late Audrey Fagan, the first female Chief Police Officer in the ACT.
The aim of the ACT Government Audrey Fagan Churchill Fellowship is to encourage ACT women to further their studies and professional development in the areas of law enforcement, care and protection, or professional support services for women who are victims of violence, and to encourage the retention of skills within the ACT community.
An annual $30,000 fellowship is available to women pursuing an overseas investigative project.
Need more information?
Contact the ACT Office for Women.
Email: women@act.gov.au or
Phone: (02) 6205 0515.
or
Contact The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust.
Website: www.churchilltrust.com.au or
Phone: 1800 777 231 or (02) 6247 8333
Applications have closed.
The Audrey Fagan Young Women’s Enrichment Grants Program is a component of the Audrey Fagan Scholarships Program and honours Ms Fagan’s support and mentoring of young women.
Enrichment Grants of up to $2,000 will provide young women aged 13 to 18 years with an opportunity to receive financial support to further their interests in a particular area and to participate in a mentoring relationship.
Five grants are available 2012.
Need more information?
Contact the ACT Office for Women.
Email: women@act.gov.au or
Phone: (02) 6205 0515.
For the Return to Work Program, please call 6205 2885.
Mette Kragh will use the funding to participate in the Peru aid program “Wave for Development”. This aid program offers an opportunity for at risk youth to develop healthy extra-curricular activity habits, to gain an appreciation for the natural environment, and acquire needed life skills through Educational Surf programs.
Clare Solomon is a young woman who will use the funding to pursue a career in a non-traditional trade for women - fine wood crafting. Clare has previously had a piece of her fine work on display at the Belconnen Art Gallery for the whole of community to see and admire.
Erin Prince is an up and coming ACT athletic champion and community mentor. Earlier this year, Erin participated in the Australian Junior Championships in Sydney and returned home with a gold medal in discus and silver in long jump. Erin is also an active community mentor and is a UN Youth Ambassador and mentor within her Little Athletics Club.
Bridget Reilly another up and coming athlete who is hoping to qualify for the 2013 International Association of Athletics Federation World Youth Championships to be held in the Ukraine. Bridget also recently completed in the Australian Junior Championships in Sydney, returning with a gold medal in the 800 meters run.
Alicia Bruce is a talented young musician and singer, who plays the cello. Alicia performs in several school based orchestras and choirs. Alicia is determined to further her natural musical talents and will use the funding to further her cello skills.
Hannah Evans is a graceful classical ballerina who is determined to succeed in this highly competitive artistic field. Hannah recently received Distinctions from the Royal Academy of Dance and was selected to participate in the Australian Ballet School’s Interstate training program. The grant will assist Hannah to attend private tuition classes, which will help her further develop her skills and ballet technique in preparation for future auditions and competitions.
Manaswini Lyengar is a passionate young disability advocate for women. Manaswini will use the funding to raise awareness and education on issues that surround women with disability, within her school community. An outcome of her project is to establish a group of young women advocates for disability
Congratulations to all the young women that were successful in obtaining a grant and best of luck to them in their endeavours.
The recipients of the 2012 Audrey Fagan Young Women's Enrichment Grants once again cover a huge range of professions and careers.
One of this year’s recipients has begun crafting her career in pine wood crafting and has recently had a piece of her work displayed in the foyer of the Belconnen Arts Gallery. Other successful applicants for 2012 included a ballerina, who is striving to achieve a full time placement in a ballet program and a passionate disability advocate who is aiming to further educate her school peers on issues surrounding women with disabilities.
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